Embedded Linux Engineer

KP Labs is looking for an Embedded Linux Engineer to build and maintain the Yocto-based Linux distribution for its on-board data processing units.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the reference Linux distribution for our on-board data processing units: Yocto layers, machine configurations, distro configuration and image recipes
• Integrate the IP cores of the platform into the running system: device trees and overlays, drivers, bootloader configuration and the boot chain from power-on to userspace
• Write and maintain recipes for our own applications and services
• Configure the runtime: init system, networking, filesystem layout, storage and firmware update paths
• Keep the build reproducible in CI and the layers updated against their upstream releases
• Write integration tests in Python for the images and services
• Bring up new hardware revisions together with the electronics and FPGA teams
• Prepare and maintain build, configuration and integration documentation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Electronics, Automatic Control, Telecommunications or a related technical field
• Commercial experience with Linux on custom embedded hardware, where the system is built from sources for the board it runs on
• Practical knowledge of Yocto: layers, recipes, bbappends, machine and distro configuration, and debugging a failing build
• Knowledge of C or C++, applied to userspace components, drivers and the kernel
• Python, used to write integration tests for your own work
• Experience with a CI system: builds and tests running automatically
• Understanding of the Linux boot chain on an embedded platform: bootloader, device tree, kernel, init system
• English sufficient to read documentation and standards, write technical documentation and take part in technical discussions with customers
• Availability to work from our Gliwice office every Tuesday

Nice to have

• Experience with an SoC that combines application cores with programmable logic, and with the Yocto layers its vendor provides
• Experience with a build orchestration tool for Yocto, such as kas
• Kernel work: writing or porting drivers, device tree bindings, debugging kernel panics
• Familiarity with ECSS, CCSDS or other space industry standards
• Automated tests running on hardware

What KP Labs offers

• Work with world-class companies and institutions at the forefront of the global space industry
• Take part in challenging and innovative projects that have a real impact on the development of the space industry
• Gain valuable experience and grow professionally with the support of leading specialists in their fields
• Work in a friendly and supportive environment that encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning
• Opportunity to attend major international events related to the space industry
• Flexible working hours and remote or hybrid work options, depending on the position
• A wide range of benefits, including private healthcare, nursery and kindergarten subsidies and a benefits platform
• Stable employment in a growing technology company delivering international projects
• Company sports team
• Cafeteria plan
• Meal subsidies
• No dress code
• Employee parking

Why KP Labs

We believe in a “human” approach to work and care about work-life balance. Additionally, one of our biggest assets is our attention to mutual support and exchange of knowledge at work.

Contract type and salary are not stated in the original posting.

Originally posted at https://www.kplabs.space/jobs/embedded-linux-engineer